ORGANIC MATERIAL RECYCLING
WHAT ARE ORGANIC MATERIALS?
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Food Waste
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Green Waste/Landscaping Trimmings
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Food-Soiled Paper
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Cooked and raw food waste, such as uneaten vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, bones, baked goods, etc.
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Grass clippings, small branches, leaves, cut flowers, garden trimmings, wood chips, and clean wood (no paint, no stain, etc.)
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Used napkins, paper cups, coffee filters, greasy pizza boxes, used paper plates, etc.
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WHY ORGANICS RECYCLING?
In September 2016, Governor Brown signed into law SB 1383, establishing methane emissions reduction targets, specifically a 75% reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2025. Achieving this state-wide goal will require the active participation and education of all California residents, property managers, businesses, schools, and organizations that sell or distribute food.
Methane emissions resulting from the decomposition of organic waste in landfills are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global climate change. Food waste alone accounts for approximately 17-18 percent of total landfill disposal. Increasing food waste prevention, encouraging edible food rescue, and expanding the composting and diversion of organic waste throughout the state will help reduce methane emissions from California's landfills.
For general questions, please email: sacrecycle@cityofsacramento.org